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Lighting Fundamentals

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Lighting Fundamentals

Course Description

New to lighting or ready to finally make sense of it?

This course provides a clear, practical introduction to lighting basics, breaking down essential concepts into straightforward lessons you can understand and apply right away.

Build a strong foundation that helps you:

  • Develop confidence with core lighting concepts
  • Better understand what you’re working with in the field
  • Avoid common beginner mistakes
  • Prepare for more advanced learning

What you will learn

  • How light interacts with surfaces and spaces
  • Warm vs. cool light (color fundamentals)
  • Lumens, foot-candles, and simple light measurement
  • Overview of lighting types
  • How fixtures distribute light
  • Basics of switches, dimmers, and sensors
  • Common lighting mistakes—and how to spot them
$75
Course Duration: 8 Hours